Children/Family Events

Riverfront Park Ice Palace - Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays and nights before school holidays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Riverfront Park. $4.25/adults and teens; $3.25/children, seniors and military; $2.75/skate rental, $34.99, plus tax for season pass. 625-6600.

“Burgers with a Heart” - Seventh annual charity fundraiser to benefit the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Red Robin will donate 50 cents from every gourmet burger sold through Feb. 12-25. Participating locations include 725 W. Main Ave., 9904 N. Newport Highway and 14736 E. Indiana Ave. Runs through Sunday. varies. 535-3155.

Riverfront Park Carrousel - The Looff Carrousel is open daily from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Created in 1909 by Charles Looff, Spokane’s famous Carrousel is a National Historical Landmark and listed on the National Historical Registry. The Carrousel includes 54 carved horses, one giraffe, one tiger and two Chinese dragon chairs. Riverfront Park. $2/adults, $1/seniors/children age 12 and under. 625-6600.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Thursday. 10:30 a.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Thursday. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, Moran Prairie Branch, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340.

Something from Nothing - For school-aged children. Learn about the art of collage. Thursday. 4 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. 444-5331.

Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. Thursday. 10 a.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Thursday. 10 a.m., Spokane County Library, Moran Prairie Branch, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340.

“The Pirates of Penzance” - Adaptation of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s musical comedy about a boy named Frederic, whose nurse mistakenly apprentices him as a pirate instead of his father’s order as a pilot. Presented by the Christian Youth Theater. Friday and March 2, 7 p.m.; Saturday and March 3, 3 and 7 p.m.; Tuesday-Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. Bing Crosby Theatre (formerly The Met), 901 W. Sprague. $8/adults, $7/ages 12 and younger, $10/all tickets at the door. 487-6540.

Inland Empire Youth Hockey Membership Meeting - Free open skate from 5:15-6:45 p.m., skates available to rent, no hockey sticks please. Membership meeting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for parents interested in the 2007-08 season. Friday. Riverfront Park Ice Palace. Free.

Inland Northwest Motorcycle Show - Featuring motorcycles from all over the world including choppers, touring, street, customs, dirt, cruiser bikes and bike builders. Plus hundreds of motorcycle accessories and custom options. Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday - Sunday. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $10/adults, $5/children ages 6-12, free/ages 5 and younger. 466-4256.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Friday. 10:30 a.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Friday. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. 444-5356.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - Fridayvs. Prince George; Saturdayvs. Portland. Games at 6:30 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $8-$15. (800) 325-SEAT.

The Art of Fine Living - Youth Cooking for Teens and Preteen - Five one-day cooking workshops for ages 9-13. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Friday: Enchiladas; March 2: Chicken Pot Pie. Registration required. 6-8:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $19/each workshop. 625-6677.

Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. Friday. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. 444-5356; Friday. 10 a.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385.

Chinese New Year Celebration - Hosted by Spokane-area families with children from China. Lots of fun activities for the whole family, including a parade, crafts, dancing, music, karate, and Tai Chi demonstrations. Sunday-Sunday. 11-5 a.m., River Park Square. Free. 990-0138.

Spokane Public Schools APPLE Meetings - Families interested in enrolling their student in the APPLE (Alternative Parent Participation Learning Experience) program must first attend an orientation meeting. Students do not need to live in the attendance boundaries of the school to be eligible. Monday. 7 p.m., Franklin Elementary, 2627 E. 17th Ave. Free. 354-7365.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Tuesday. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. 444-5356.

Spokane Public Schools Montessori Orientation - Families interested in enrolling their student in the Montessori program must first attend an orientation meeting. Students do not need to live in the attendance boundaries of the school to be eligible. Tuesday. 7 p.m., Jefferson Elementary, 3612 S. Grand Blvd. Free. 354-7365.

Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. Tuesday. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. 444-5356.

Family Storytime - South Hill - For all ages. Wednesday. 7 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. 444-5385.

Fatima Playgroup - Playtime for children 0-5 years old and conversation for parents. All are welcome; there is no religious program. We meet every Wednesday. Wednesday. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church nursery, 1517 E. 33rd Ave.

State 2B Basketball Tournament - Sponsored by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association and the Dairy Farmers of Washington. Wednesday through March 3. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. Wednesday or Thursday (All Day) $9/ Adults $7/ Students and Senior Citizens, Friday or Saturday (All Day) $10/ Adults $8/ Students and Senior Citizens, All Tournament $30/ Adults $24/ Students and Senior Citizens. 325-SEAT.

After School Special: The Wright Stuff - For grades K-5. Story-centered after school program features picture books, puppets, cookies and crafts. March 1. 4 p.m., Spokane County Library, Moran Prairie Branch, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. 893-8340.

Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5. March 1. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, Moran Prairie Branch, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340; March 1. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, Moran Prairie Branch, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340.